Study Links Cat Parasite To Pregnant Women Risks
The Associated Press reports on toxoplasmosis, a parasite from cat feces and undercooked foods, that can cause blindness and brain damage in babies. Doctors urge routine screening for pregnant women and infants, noting tests are costly, not always accurate, but may prevent severe outcomes.
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Metabolife founder indicted on weapons charges
Michael J. Ellis, founder of the Metabolife diet supplement company, faces a federal indictment on four counts of illegal firearm possession and one count of conspiracy. A raid on his Julian ranch uncovered three handguns, ammunition, and a file. Ellis, 52, is a convicted felon linked to an earlier 1980s drug case and faces arraignment today.
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Food and Drug Administration
Study finds half of health care dollars wasted nationwide
A Houston University study estimates about 50 percent of U S health care spending is wasted on administrative costs excessive prices and fraud With total U S health expenditure projected to reach 1 9 trillion in 2005 the authors argue curb waste could save over 200 billion annually The report cites administrative overhead price levels and defensive practices as key waste drivers and calls for better physician decisions and smarter cost controls while noting some spending supports quality care.
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School of Public Health
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America’s Health Insurance Plans
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Cleveland Clinic Wins 17.2 Million NIH Grant for Heart Attack Study
Cleveland Clinic receives a 17.2 million dollar NIH grant to investigate heart attack causes and genetic factors. Dr. Eric Topol and Qing Wang will lead research on atherosclerosis, arterial inflammation markers, and the gene MEMA linked to coronary disease, building on prior discoveries.
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Center For Cardiovascular Genetics
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